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chiefly British
: public house sense 2
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: an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed
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public
2
publication
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publicity
4
published; publisher; publishing
Synonyms
Examples of pub in a Sentence
Noun
We ate at a lot of good pubs on our trip to England last summer.
coworkers enjoying the convivial atmosphere of the Irish pub
Recent Examples on the Web
Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Agonized anticipation of renewal and stitching together mythologies and biblical language smashing up against pub conversations.
—Hazlitt, 3 Apr. 2024
Classic pub food is available for non-drinking patrons.
—The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024
Forbes had the pleasure of sitting with Editor-in-Chief Kat Craddock to discuss the experience of breathing new life into the magazine and shed light on what old and new fans can look forward to:
Craddock: Like any legacy pub that's been around for so long, SAVEUR has evolved over the years.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The complaint, filed by the non-profit American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, sheds light on the behind-the-scenes of every pub night, coffee run — and even some parties.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2024
For instance, the British company behind pub chains Slug and Lettuce and Craft Union introduced a similar model wherein drinks would cost more over weekends and evenings, compared to other times.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 25 Mar. 2024
For lunch, the beer garden serves elevated German pub dishes such as a hearty potato salad, pretzels and pickled herring and onion sandwiches.
—Kate Maxwell Lindsey Tramuta Reggie Nadelson Gisela Williams Roxanne Fequiere Siska Lyssens, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Related article Her name is on a pub, a boat and an AI platform.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 17 Mar. 2024
Noun
On Thursday, April 5, the pop star, who is on a brief hiatus from her record-breaking Eras Tour, went to a dinner at Los Angeles pub Barney’s Beanery, PEOPLE confirms.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Agonized anticipation of renewal and stitching together mythologies and biblical language smashing up against pub conversations.
—Hazlitt, 3 Apr. 2024
Classic pub food is available for non-drinking patrons.
—The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024
Forbes had the pleasure of sitting with Editor-in-Chief Kat Craddock to discuss the experience of breathing new life into the magazine and shed light on what old and new fans can look forward to:
Craddock: Like any legacy pub that's been around for so long, SAVEUR has evolved over the years.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The complaint, filed by the non-profit American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, sheds light on the behind-the-scenes of every pub night, coffee run — and even some parties.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2024
For instance, the British company behind pub chains Slug and Lettuce and Craft Union introduced a similar model wherein drinks would cost more over weekends and evenings, compared to other times.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 25 Mar. 2024
For lunch, the beer garden serves elevated German pub dishes such as a hearty potato salad, pretzels and pickled herring and onion sandwiches.
—Kate Maxwell Lindsey Tramuta Reggie Nadelson Gisela Williams Roxanne Fequiere Siska Lyssens, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Related article Her name is on a pub, a boat and an AI platform.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 17 Mar. 2024
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pub. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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